Yahoo DFS Soccer: Tuesday UCL Picks

MATCHES (EDT)

• 3:00 pm: Chelsea vs. FC Porto
• 3:00 pm: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Bayern Munich

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Yahoo DFS Soccer: Tuesday UCL Cheat Sheet

FORWARDS

Neymar, PSG vs. FCB (€32): Neymar played a big part in helping PSG jump out to a 3-2 aggregate lead after the first leg. He delivered a pair of assists on some vital away goals, and with Bayern Munich throwing everything forward, he's bound to see some opportunities on the break. Strike partner Kylian Mbappe is also in play for the same price, but Neymar's ability to rack up points across the board gives him a slightly higher floor if we're playing it safe.

Thomas Muller, FCB at PSG (€22): Muller has a goal or an assist in four consecutive outings, including one in the first leg loss to PSG. He fired off five shots (three on goal) in that one, and with Robert Lewandowski out, he'll continue to shoulder a heavier load on the attacking end.

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, FCB at PSG (€18): Choupo-Moting brings good value considering only Mbappe and Neymar have higher anytime odds to score a goal. He's bagged a goal in each of his last two UCL outings, and with Bayern throwing the kitchen sink at PSG, there's little doubt the veteran striker will see multiple opportunities to make it three straight. 

MIDFIELDERS

Sergio Oliveira, POR at CHE (€30): Oliveira as the highest-priced midfielder shows how thin the options are at the position. That said, he has five goals across his last six UCL appearances. With Porto chasing a two-goal deficit, having exposure to their primary set-piece and penalty taker could be a difference-maker if the Portuguese side make it a contest.

Joshua Kimmich, BAY at PSG (€29): Kimmich sent in a ridiculous 22 crosses (eight accurate) in Bayern's first-leg loss, coming away with an assist and 13 fantasy points. With their backs against the wall, Bayern has no choice but to push for goals. As crazy as it sounds, as Bayern's primary set-piece taker, we could see Kimmich top his lofty crossing totals in the second leg.

Christian Pulisic, CHE vs. POR (€19): Pulisic is coming off arguably his best game of the season, notching a brace and topping 26 points in EPL play over the weekend. If he starts Tuesday, it'll be hard to avoid a player of his stature for just €19. Keep an eye on starting lineups and adjust as needed if Pulisic returns to the bench.

DEFENDERS

Marcos Alonso, CHE vs. POR (€17): Alonso has missed the last two games but is projected to return to the starting lineup for Wednesday's clash with Porto. He brings some attacking upside from the defender position, firing off three shots, all on target, in his last appearance. He's topped eight points in four of his last five, and with Chelsea defending a 2-0 lead, he's in a good spot to pick up points in multiple ways.

Reece James, CHE vs. POR (€16): James gives us a reasonably priced defender with set-piece appeal on the team with the best shutout odds. He hasn't scored or assisted since December, but he's shown enough on both sides of the ball to warrant consideration with a spot in the semifinals at stake.

Alphonso Davies, FCB at PSG (€13): Davies has struggled of late, failing to top five points in any of his last four outings. Despite the lack of production, and with a lack of exciting defensive options, Davies fits the bill as a potential game-changer on a two-game slate.

GOALKEEPER

Edouard Mendy, CHE vs. POR (€20): Mendy shined with five saves and a clean sheet in Chelsea's first leg win over Porto. While he could be under siege throughout the match with Porto chasing the series, he comes with the best win and clean sheet odds of the projected starters. Considering there's not much difference in pricing, Mendy looks to be the obvious choice between the sticks Tuesday.